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Eye Emergencies in Saratoga Springs

Foreign objects or stabbing pains in your eye? Don’t wait!

Experiencing a stab of pain in your eye?

Sudden changes in vision? Images appearing faded, blurry or foggy?

Got chemicals or another foreign object or substance in your eye?

Come visit Family Vision Care Center for emergency eye care.

Our Saratoga Springs optometrists can help you preserve your vision and eye health.

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We understand that accidents happen.

Our optometrists know exactly what to do to help you through your eye care emergency.

Whether it’s a workplace accident, an at-home incident, or some other emergency requiring immediate attention, we’re here to help you preserve your eye health and sight!

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What To Do If You Have an Eye Emergency

First things first. Don’t panic! Staying calm is the best way to help you think straight and help those around you to remain calm. Often, it’s not necessary to go to an emergency room for eye emergencies. In fact, the vast majority of people who go to the emergency room for eye care could have received treatment from their local optometrist instead.

If you’re unsure whether you’re experiencing an eye emergency, give us a call immediately! Delay may increase the risk of serious complications and may result in vision loss.

Until you see your eye doctor or seek urgent care, avoid the following:

  • Don’t try to remove an embedded object out of your eye
  • If your eye is injured, don’t press on it or rub it
  • Dry cotton and sharp instruments such as tweezers should never be used on the eye.

Whether you’ve had a workplace accident or an at-home incident, our eye doctors are here to help

Eye Emergencies FAQs

Meet our Eye Doctors

Robert Burtch
Robert Burtch O.D.
Language: English
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Family Friendly
  • In Person Appointments
  • Professional Certification

Dr. Burtch is a native of Oswego, NY and attended St. Lawrence University in Canton, NY for his undergraduate degree in Mathematics. He received his Doctorate of Optometry at the Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago, and completed a…

Susan Halstead
Susan Halstead O.D., A.B.O.C, F.N.A.O.

Bio Coming Soon.

Claire Bianchi
Claire Bianchi O.D.

Claire Bianchi, O.D., received her Doctor of Optometry from SUNY College of Optometry. She earned her undergraduate degree from SUNY Albany. Dr. Bianchi is an experienced optometrist with more than 30 years of practice, providing…

Urgent Eye Care in Saratoga Springs

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Have an eye emergency?

Protect your vision by contacting Family Vision Care Center in Saratoga Springs without delay!